Prepare against Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu
WGM · Argentina · World #6,959 classical · FIDE ID 160911
When preparing against Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 740 games by Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,225 | 2,352 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,211 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,326 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 740 | 385 | 140 | 215 | 52.0% |
| As White | 374 | 204 | 69 | 101 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 366 | 181 | 71 | 114 | 49.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu's side.
First moves as White (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 355 | 94.9% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 16 | 4.3% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Guecamburu usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Guecamburu usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Guecamburu usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Guecamburu usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Guecamburu usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 74.9% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 31 | 16.6% | 61.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 75.9% | 62.9% |
| d5 | 26 | 23.2% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu's chess games
All 740 games by Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 385 wins, 140 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 58 | 32/14/12 | 55.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 24/7/19 | 48.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 38 | 23/7/8 | 60.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 15/5/4 | 62.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 61 | 32/11/18 | 52.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 17/3/9 | 58.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 16/2/9 | 59.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Alan Pichot | 2,641 | Titled Tue Early | C65 |
| Dec 2025 | Tingjie Lei | 2,569 | World Blitz Women 2025 | C11 |
| Mar 2024 | David Gavrilescu | 2,524 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| May 2022 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Dec 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,504 | Swiss Queens Wed #47 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 161 | 92 | 2,302 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,125 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 8 | 2,409 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,724 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,986 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,398 |
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,341 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #48 | 2024 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu's chess games?
740 games by Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu, from Aug 2016 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu has played.
What does Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu play on the first move as White?
Across 374 games with White in our database, Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu play as White?
As White, Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (58 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 48.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (38 games, 60.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 374 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu play as Black?
As Black, Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 59.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 366 games.
What is Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu's FIDE rating?
Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu played?
Our database contains 740 games by Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 385 wins, 140 draws, 215 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu?
740 games by Candela Be Francisco Guecamburu reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.